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See photos and video from the Raytown duplex explosion

An explosion and the resulting fire at a duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue in Raytown Monday night left the structure heavily damaged. Several people were injured in the blast.

Local agencies along with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were at the scene investigating the cause of the explosion.

Here are photos and a video from the scene.

Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Family and neighbors watch Tuesday as law enforcement agencies dig through the rubble of a the duplex that exploded and caought fire in 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday night in Raytown. Investigators found human ramains in the structure.
Family and neighbors watch Tuesday as law enforcement agencies dig through the rubble of a the duplex that exploded and caought fire in 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday night in Raytown. Investigators found human ramains in the structure. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Jill Toyoshiba jtoyoshiba@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion.
Investigators found a person dead in the basement area of a Raytown home that exploded and caught fire Monday night. The explosion left several people injured at the duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were on the scene Tuesday to investigate the explosion. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
A duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue in Raytown exploded and caught fire Monday evening, June 28, 2021. Several people were injured, according to police.
A duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue in Raytown exploded and caught fire Monday evening, June 28, 2021. Several people were injured, according to police. Shelly Yang syang@kcstar.com
The remains of the duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, as seen Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Raytown.
The remains of the duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, as seen Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Raytown. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
The remains of the duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, as seen Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Raytown.
The remains of the duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, as seen Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Raytown. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
A duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue in Raytown exploded and caught fire Monday evening, June 28, 2021. Several people were injured, according to police.
A duplex in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue in Raytown exploded and caught fire Monday evening, June 28, 2021. Several people were injured, according to police. Shelly Yang syang@kcstar.com
The remains of the duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, as seen Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Raytown.
The remains of the duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, as seen Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in Raytown. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Raytown firefighters look over the scene after a duplex exploded in 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Raytown, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown, Mo. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Raytown firefighters look over the scene after a duplex exploded in 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Raytown, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown, Mo. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Raytown firefighters spray water on a duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Raytown firefighters spray water on a duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Raytown firefighters and police look over the scene after a duplex exploded in 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown, Mo. The cause of the fire is still under investigation
Raytown firefighters and police look over the scene after a duplex exploded in 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown, Mo. The cause of the fire is still under investigation Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Raytown firefighters spray water on a duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Raytown firefighters spray water on a duplex that exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com
Raytown firefighters and police look over the scene after a duplex exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Raytown firefighters and police look over the scene after a duplex exploded in the 7500 block of Englewood Avenue, Monday, June 28, 2021 in Raytown. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Rebecca Slezak rslezak@kcstar.com

This story was originally published June 29, 2021 at 12:37 PM.

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